I find his lawyer's response to be hilarious or out of this world. For only $1,200, do they even talk with client at all? I've a feeling the only thing they told him is STFU, take these classes and fill these forms out.
But seriously, I could never understand why he didn't show the first time. He literally paid(payment) $$$ to appear in court for his OWN case. He requested it and didn't show up for it....Wow, you won Phil.
If it is me, I wouldn't be able to sleep until this hearing or process is over. Whatever the result is, delaying will just make things even worse. Just show up and deal with the result, be a man for once Phil.